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typewriter Synonyms
Another word for typewriter
Choosing another word for typewriter depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A mechanical or electromechanical machine with keys that, when pressed, cause ink to be applied to a medium, usually paper, creating printed characters one by one.
Usage Example
"Before the advent of personal computers, the journalist drafted all of his articles on a heavy manual word processor."
Weak
word processor
• noun (Context 2)
A person who operates a typing machine. (Historical and mostly archaic)
Usage Example
"In the late nineteenth century, the firm hired a skilled typist to efficiently process their outgoing correspondence."
Strongest
typist
Strong
copyist
transcriber
Weak
stenographer
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Typewriter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/typewriter